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Accor Group is the largest hotel chain in Europe and among the largest in the world. Accor has been on a acquisition spree as much as an innovation spree – they have acquired the Raffles, Fairmont, Swissotel and Moevenpick brands at the luxury end and launched Jo & Joes at the hostel end of the spectrum. They are also venturing … Continue reading →

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) is one of the largest hotel companies in the world, with more than 5,300 hotels in close to 100 countries! From inexpensive Holiday Inn Express to luxurious InterContinental hotels, you have a lot of choices. And the IHG Rewards Club loyalty program makes it easy to earn points and perks. Find out all there is to … Continue reading →

The Cartwright Hotel Union Square, a Best Western Premier Collection Hotel, offers small, nicely renovated rooms in a central location with friendly service, making it a great choice for a shorter visit! It’s one of the more affordable chain hotels that allows you to earn and redeem reward points and it offers competitive prices, adding it to my list of … Continue reading →

Find out all you need to know in one place – about Hilton Worldwide, the facts and figures, the brand experience and the Hilton Honors rewards program! Get an overview of the distribution of Hilton Hotels across regions, brands and price categories. Understand the different brand experiences from Conrad to Hampton Inn. And get the highlights of the Hilton Honors … Continue reading →

My “Travel Made Easy” posts are meant to provide easy access to new destinations, hotel groups or airlines, with a quick summary and links to more in-depth information you might be interested in about the brand. Today’s post provides all you need to know about Marriott Hotels, their brands, the experience you can expect at their hotels from JW Marriott to Courtyard … Continue reading →

My “Travel Made Easy” posts are meant to provide easy access to new destinations, hotel groups or airlines, with a quick summary and links to more in-depth information you might be interested in about the brand. Today’s post provides all you need to know about Choice Hotels, their brands, the experience you can expect at their hotels like Quality or Comfort Inn and … Continue reading →

As part of my Battle of the Budget Hotels, I became very familiar with the Wyndham Hotel group and their Wyndham Rewards program. And while the Wyndham group consists of mostly budget hotels, it’s far from easy to find the best price on a room at one of their more than 7,800 hotels. To make sure you always get the best … Continue reading →

My “Travel Made Easy” posts are meant to provide easy access to new destinations, hotel groups or airlines, with a quick summary and links to more in-depth information you might be interested in about the brand. Today’s post provides a summary of all the information around the Wyndham Worldwide Hotel Group, their brands, the experience you can expect at their hotels like … Continue reading →

In my introduction to Bali – an island that fulfills many dreams – I pointed out that you can enjoy all that Bali has to offer at any budget. You will find anything from hostels for a few dollars to private pool villas with butlers for hundreds of dollars per night. At any price point, you will find great value … Continue reading →

My “Travel Made Easy” posts are meant to provide easy access to new destinations, hotel groups or airlines, with a quick summary and links to more in-depth information you might be interested in about the brand. Today’s post provides a summary of all the information around the Starwood Hotel group, their brands, the experience you can expect at their hotels and the … Continue reading →